Ephesians 1:15-23

Major Themes in the Book of Ephesians

• The glorious position of Christ
  
• The holy calling of God’s people
  
• The equipping of God’s people to do what God has appointed them
  
• God’s general purpose for the church and the believers
  
• The means God displays His glory
  
• The transition between the Old and New Covenants
  
• Paul’s authority to speak the Gospel
  
• The meaning and implications of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  
• The Holy Spirit’s work in the lives of His people
  
• The innate sinful nature of mankind
  
• The nature and means of salvation
  
• The transformation that takes place in His people (from sin)
  
• The unique lifestyle of God’s people
  
• Unity among God’s people
  
• The ability of God’s people to withstand Satan and his forces
  
• The importance and style of prayer needed for the welfare of the church

Prayer for Spiritual Insight
1:15 This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father,[Or the Father of glory] would give you the Spirit[Or a spirit] of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength.

God’s Power in Christ
20 He exercised this power in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens— 21 far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given,[Lit every name named] not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he subjected everything under his feet[Ps 8:6] and appointed him[Lit gave him] as head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.

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